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Driving the Vote Tour Highlights Urgency for Equal Rights Amendment

4/3/2026

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On March 22, 2026, advocates gathered in Houston, Texas, for Driving the Vote for Equality Tour, retracing a suffrage road trip.
U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia emphasized urgency of Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), stating rights are eroding and the Constitution must guarantee equality.
The tour moved to Seguin, where community members discussed equality and the ERA's unfinished work.
Georgetown's involvement reinforces advocates' commitment to constitutional equality, echoing suffragists' 1916 determination.

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Story summary

On March 22, 2026, advocates gathered in Houston, Texas, for Driving the Vote for Equality Tour, retracing a suffrage road trip.
U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia emphasized urgency of Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), stating rights are eroding and the Constitution must guarantee equality.
The tour moved to Seguin, where community members discussed equality and the ERA's unfinished work.
Georgetown's involvement reinforces advocates' commitment to constitutional equality, echoing suffragists' 1916 determination.